William "Bill" J Bowman, 99 of Markle, passed away Monday morning May 5, 2026 at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne. Bill was a 1944 graduate of Huntington High School. After high school Bill worked for Huntington Lumber and then opened Bowman Hardware in Markle and operated it for over 10 years. He later worked for Juergens Hardware in Huntington and then Country Square Hardware in Markle. He was the manager of Country Square for several years and then purchased the Hardware in 1991 and operated it until he retired and sold the business in 2007. Bill was a longtime member of the Markle United Methodist church and was a member of the Markle Fish and Game Club and was also an Honorary Markle Grouch. He enjoyed making stained glass, making candles and maple syrup. He loved remodeling, building and fixing up his and the families homes over the years. Most recently he enjoyed weaving that he took up as a hobby when he was 89 years young.
Bill was born on July 27, 1926, in Huntington, a son of the late William L. and Marie (Baker) Bowman.
He was united in marriage to Patricia L. Pressel on September 6, 1953 in Markle. She preceded him in death on June 3, 2025.
Survivors include three daughters: Barb (Steve) Nevius of Huntington, Linda (Matt) Brown of Fort Wayne and Diane (Phil) Wedler of Huntington. Eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Pat, his parents, a grandson Clayton Nevius and a brother Robert Bowman.
Visitation will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home, 415 N. Lee St. Markle, Indiana.
A Funeral Service will also take place on Friday, May 8, 2026 immediately following the visitation at 6:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Interment will take place at a later date at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Huntington.
Memorial donations can be made out to the Markle Fish and Game Club Park or to Kuandaa International, either sent in care to Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.
